Personnel Research Techniques & HRIS
Assignment 1: Human Resource Information System (15%)
The VP of HR has advised that the new HRIS system has been approved and you have been asked to take on this responsibility. Prepare a report that includes all of the information required below (or provide the same information for a department in a company for which you have worked).
- List the different functions within the HR department and provide a brief description of each.
- Prepare a description of the HRIS project team. Who will be involved and at what level? Keep the team to a maximum of 6 people.
- Using Excel, create a sample data dictionary for the employee function (minimum 15 data fields).
- Prepare a list of reports required (5 regular and 5 legislative).
- Using Word, prepare a table showing the security requirements for the department (max 7 users with levels shown for each user).
- List the existing and required hardware requirements.
- Prepare a list of other systems which might be connected to the HRIS (internal and external).
- Prepare a basic vendor feature matrix (comparison table) and include a minimum of 10 important features that you would like to have in the new HRIS system. Note: if you prepare the matrix using Excel, make sure you copy the Excel worksheet into your word processed file.
Please ensure that your completed assignments meet the following requirements.
Requirements:
| Content | Your report should include: Cover page with your name, student number, assignment nameTable of ContentsIntroductionSeparate section for each required item. |
| Format | Word processed, double-spaced, spellchecked, your name on first page, page numbering on every page |
| File Type | Save the File as Word Document Format (.docx) |
| File Name | XXXy.asgn1.docx where XXX is replaced by your last name, and y is replaced by your first initial and 1 is replaced by the appropriate assignment number for each assignment submitted. |
| References | For references, quote and cite the source. Example: “XXX”, (Belcourt & McBey, p. 127) |
| Due Date | Please check the Timeline (in Course Information) for the due date for each assignment. |
Marking Criteria:
Please see How assignments will be marked (in Assignments).
How to submit your assignment:
- Submit your file in the Assignment area. Once there, click the link for the assignment you wish to submit, then attach your file in Section 2, Assignment Materials.
- For help submitting your assignments, please see How to use Blackboard & Submit Assignments (in Course Information at the left).
